KRS 382.060: Conveyance to dead person vests title in his heirs.

When a patent is issued or a deed is made to a person who is dead at the issuing of the

patent or the making of the deed, the heirs of such patentee or vendee shall take, hold and

enjoy the title to the estate so patented or conveyed as if such patent had issued or deed

had been made to such heirs by name.